The first plopper
When Chris Lane came close to winning the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series event on Toledo Bend using a “Whopper Plopper,” sales immediately skyrocketed for the odd-functioning topwater lure. Even though...
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Small bait, big results
Sometimes something comes along that’s known, but not well-known. That’s the case with the Ned rig. As I understand it, this little do-nothing bait was developed by a fellow named...
More about finishing your cast
Back in May we talked about the importance of finishing the cast you just made before you worry about making the next one. Now we need to talk about making...
Gear
Gear Review: Aqua-Vu 715C underwater viewing system
What is it? Aqua-Vu 715C Underwater Viewing System What sets it apart? Twenty years after pioneering the category in 1997, Aqua-Vu has given its 715C Underwater Viewing System a significant...
Gluszek glides into lead
RICHMOND, Va. — Armed with a lucky penny, touring pro Pete Gluszek jumped into the lead of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #2 Friday at the James River....
Day 2 notes from the James River
RICHMOND, Va. — Bass fishing is without geographical boundaries, and the Day 1 standings proved the point. After Day 1, four anglers from Japan and Australia landed in the top...
How-To
How Matt Lee chooses drop shot weights
Former Carhartt Bassmaster College Bracket Champion Matt Lee racked up his very impressive third Top 12 finish of the Bassmaster Elite Series season at Lake Champlain. Lee’s fat limits were...
Make the most of bad luck
The Bassmaster Elite Series and bass fishing in general can test one’s resolve. Like what I dealt with over the past two weeks. Two weeks ago, we were at the...
Two important things
The Bassmaster Elite Series season is winding down, and it’s been a while since I said anything about the season I’m having. If you’ve looked at the Toyota Bassmaster Angler...
My favorite bass lure for the heat of summer
It’s so hot in the Mid-South right now that jumping in the lake wouldn’t really cool you off. Water surface temps near my house in Western Kentucky are 85 to...
